The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that the preservative used in BON Bread falls within internationally approved safety limits.
The clarification follows a viral social media claim on April 13, 2026, where a blogger alleged that a loaf of bread remained mold-free for over two months. Although the brand was not initially identified, Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, producers of BON Bread, later responded and denied any wrongdoing.
In response, NAFDAC launched an investigation to provide scientific clarification. The agency’s Greater FCT Directorate inspected the company’s bakery facility in Abuja on April 20, 2026, and also collected bread samples from the open market for laboratory analysis.
According to NAFDAC, findings showed that calcium propionate—used as a preservative—was present in acceptable quantities consistent with the Codex Alimentarius (global food safety standards).
The agency further confirmed that:
No harmful substances were detected in the bread samples
There was no presence of bromate or non-nutritive sweeteners
The company has maintained compliance, with no history of penalties or product recalls since beginning operations in 2006
NAFDAC concluded that BON Bread is not in violation of any regulatory standards.
The agency also advised the public to report product concerns through official channels rather than social media to ensure proper investigation.